[Electric Turahk]

Impulse bought (finally) the pirates three pack of Blackbeard, Black Bart, and Benjamin Hornigold.

Bart is cool, but I really don't get why he came with a rifle in addition to his pistol. So that's the one accessory that will be staying in the package. And the pistol he has is just so freaking huge... Getting in the hand was a chore. Not to mention the sword of mine was messed up so had to struggle to get it in his hand too - the guard is of a really soft plastic, which isn't a bad thing in principle. Too bad mine was squished flush against the grip, so I had to work around it and not tear it off while getting it in his hand. He really just suffers in the accessories quite a bit.

Hornigold I only have because of this three pack. He was just so forgettable. At least I justified him holding his rifle... Because finally there's a figure with a dedicated scabbard for the sword! So I can justify him holding the rifle too. Same problem with the pistol as Bart though.

Teach is... a mixed bag. On the one hand, I freaking love all of the weapons he comes with and how there's a place to put all of them. Even if the two in his hands were difficult. But that's a fault in the line. The hands are just too damn hard all round. I hate it. And then on the other hand, or rather, leg, his right leg's knee ratchet simply doesn't work. It does still hold a position just fine, but it hits no detents when bending it. So it's not the end of the world. And hey, he's freaking Blackbeard, and looks fantastic.

In all, with these three, there's definitely some incredible, incredible appearance over the initial wave. Mainly that the skirt and jacket pieces are a wonderful soft plastic!! You can actually do things with the legs! Mostly. The hips are still horrible and rigid as hell. So they can't really move forward... But it's progress. And the ball jointed feet seem a lot better than the old ones.

I'm glad to finally have them all the same. I just can't wait for the line to move beyond this era... And since the next wave is Adewale and Aveline, that's going to be a bit of a wait still. Though I do really want them. :P